My calves and thighs are aching. Sweat is running down my back and neck. I still have two miles to go to finish the seven mile race. They always say it gets easier to run the distance, but that’s never been true for me. Continue reading “Meant To Run”

Several years ago, I went to the same class with Michael, who was very good at various sports. He trained in rugby, but was also very talented in football, athletics and even swimming. He was considered one of the best athletes in his generation. But this story is not about him. It is about a boy that gained everybody’s attention by defeating him in athletics. Continue reading “History In The Making”

For every athlete nothing can be compared to the joy and pride of representing your country. Knowing that a whole state stands behind you and gives you support is the best feeling an athlete can possibly imagine. Continue reading “Crossroads”

Knowledge is power, or so, the wise men say. While many people take the knowledge that they have for granted, Joram thought otherwise. Joram was in his early 30s, he was lean and fit just like all the professional marathoners. He had been in marathon since his late teens and had excelled to the Olympics, earning his country several gold medals. Continue reading “Joram Transforming Lives Through Marathon”

In the world of today, it seemed to be apparent to Gabe that it is becoming more and more complicated to truly establish a genuine connection with somebody. There is just so many people only looking at life from a very superficial point of view, and to be honest, this was very discouraging for a young guy that was still trying to find his place in the world. Continue reading “Getting Somewhere, Step By Step”

Every muscle ached after running through the empty park. Normally packed on the weekends, the town park could be a lonely place early in the morning on a weekday. The crisp air had dried out her lungs. Olivia Johnstone was trying to breath through her nose and keep the air inside. Continue reading “Runner’s High”

by maxabramson
When Brandon took his shirt off, Amber tried not to notice. Yet his physique was the result of years of intense training. With none of the soft show muscles that she was starting to see on other high school seniors, every detail in his arms, abs, or back revealed rock hard definition. Continue reading “All American Boy”

by typehere
I always laugh at people who are overly affected by their social relationships. They are being affected in a way that, everything around them does not work right. Continue reading “Running Away”